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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Athens (SAN-ATH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:10 pm - 11:30 amSAN-ATH
57h 20m2 stops
1:15 pm - 12:57 pmATH-SAN
57h 42m2 stops
$659Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 15
1:40 pm - 11:30 amSAN-ATH
35h 50m2 stops
1:15 pm - 12:57 pmATH-SAN
33h 42m2 stops
$664Air Canada
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Tue, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 21
7:00 am - 10:35 amSAN-ATH
17h 35m1 stop
12:50 pm - 12:28 amATH-SAN
21h 38m1 stop
$673Delta
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Tue, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 22
6:05 pm - 1:15 amSAN-ATH
21h 10m1 stop
7:55 pm - 4:10 pmATH-SAN
30h 15m1 stop
$676British Airways
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Tue, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 25
7:00 am - 11:30 amSAN-ATH
18h 30m2 stops
12:25 pm - 11:23 pmATH-SAN
20h 58m1 stop
$679United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 20
7:00 am - 1:45 pmSAN-ATH
20h 45m2 stops
12:50 pm - 12:28 amATH-SAN
21h 38m1 stop
$690Delta
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Wed, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 20
7:00 am - 11:30 amSAN-ATH
18h 30m2 stops
12:55 pm - 3:25 pmATH-SAN
36h 30m1 stop
$694United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 21
6:26 am - 3:50 pmSAN-ATH
23h 24m2 stops
7:55 pm - 4:10 pmATH-SAN
30h 15m1 stop
$716British Airways
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Sun, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 25
6:20 pm - 12:50 amSAN-ATH
21h 30m1 stop
7:00 am - 3:25 pmATH-SAN
18h 25m1 stop
$788Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 15
12:45 pm - 4:25 pmSAN-ATH
17h 40m2 stops
6:40 am - 3:25 pmATH-SAN
18h 45m2 stops
$847Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 23

Flights from San Diego to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Athens?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Athens is November, where tickets cost $753 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,695 and $1,557 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Athens found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $659 on Air Canada, followed by Delta ($673). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $593 on Aer Lingus and from $683 on Air Canada.

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$290
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Athens

  • Do I need to get a visa before I fly from San Diego to Athens?

    If you are making your way to Athens on vacation and you are not going to stay in Greece for more than 90 days, you don't need to get a visa before your trip.

  • Does the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) offer any shower facilities for passengers?

    Most of the lounges at this airport offer shower facilities. Passengers will find Goldair and Skyserv lounges in both terminal buildings.

  • Are there any hotels that location close to the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

    There are three hotels that all have a location quite close to the airport property. Peri's Hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service, and the Comfort Stay Airport Boutique Hotel also offers free airport shuttles. The Sofitel Athens Airport sits right on the airport property and is only about a 2-minute walk from the terminal building.

  • What are some of the best transportation choices to get from the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos to downtown Athens?

    When passengers would like to utilize public transportation to make this trip, one option is to travel on the Line M3 light rail line operated by OASA in about 42 minutes. OASA also offers their Line X95 bus that makes the trip in about 1h 10min. If you would like to take a taxi, you should expect the trip to take about 30 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Athens was $290 for a one-way ticket and $659 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Athens?

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Athens.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Athens?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Athens from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Athens, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Athens are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,237 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,157 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Athens

  • If you would like to find a comfortable and convenient way to get from downtown San Diego to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) that does not involve driving your own vehicle, one of the best options is to take the Line 992 bus operated by San Diego Metro Transit that makes this trip in about 11 minutes.
  • If you are going to be driving your own car to the San Diego International Airport and you want the most convenient choice for parking, both terminal buildings at this airport offer curbside valet service. The best way to ensure space is available for you at this parking location is to book your parking ahead of time online on the airport's website.
  • If you are the adventurous sort of traveler that plans on riding a bicycle to the San Diego International Airport before your flight to Athens, this airport offers lockers for bicycles that are free to use in two different locations. The first location is just to the south of the pet relief area in the western part of Terminal Two, and the second location is in the eastern part of Terminal One near the pedestrian bridge.
  • Moms that are flying out of San Diego International Airport and nursing an infant will find three lactation rooms at this airport. The first room has a location on the second level of Terminal One in the West Rotunda, the second is near Gate Three, and the third is in Terminal Two near Gate 34.
  • If you're looking for something to do to pass the time before your flight from San Diego International Airport, why not get your shoes shined at The Classic Shine, which has a location on the eastern part of Terminal One at the top of the rotunda escalator.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Another smooth and friendly flight. For a shorter flight, it was a pleasant surprise to see a decent snack and complimentary drinks.

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

I love air Canada. The staff is so helpful and friendly and attentive. I paid for extra room but chose a ser near a person who took up a lot of space which gave me less space than regular economy, I was sad I did that!

No meal. Flight crew was wonderful, happily finding me storage for my guitar. THANK YOU!!!

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

Plenty of room in the exit row. Sat on the plane an hour before taking off.☹️ Landed late and had to wait for gate availability.

Flight was on time early arrival better entertainment good staff.everything was excellent

They canceled the flight on us very close to the flight date .

My experience was pretty frustrating because the first leg of my flight on United (though booked through Air Canada) was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight on Air Canada. This could have been an easy solve as there was a direct flight later that morning via Air Canada that they easily could have put me on which would have only gotten me to my destination 2 1/2 hours later but because United and Air Canada don’t seem to have good communication they gave me the run around both telling me to talk with the other which I did three times to no avail. I ended up taking the delayed flight and getting on a new connecting flight which ended up getting me to my destination 6 hours later and I missed the event I was planning to go to this evening.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

This is not a Business Class equipped airplane and even the crew apologize before take over BUT BUT Air Canada charged full business class fare

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/27Tue
3 stops
23h 46mSAN-ATH
$290
8/27Tue
2 stops
25h 38mSAN-ATH
$309
10/31Thu
2 stopsAir Canada
35h 50mSAN-ATH
$683
10/31Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 01mSAN-ATH
$707
9/4Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
20h 00mSAN-ATH
$749
10/31Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 01mSAN-ATH
$757
8/21Wed
1 stopLufthansa
15h 15mSAN-ATH
$784
8/21Wed
1 stopAir Canada
16h 00mSAN-ATH
$796
8/1Thu
1 stopLufthansa
15h 15mSAN-ATH
$3,589
7/8Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
17h 03mSAN-ATH
$3,973

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 30mSAN-ATH
6/19Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
36h 39mATH-SAN
$916
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 35mSAN-ATH
6/19Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
30h 10mATH-SAN
$932
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 16mSAN-ATH
7/11Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 37mATH-SAN
$971
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
26h 10mSAN-ATH
7/2Tue
multi-stopDelta
19h 17mATH-SAN
$981
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
17h 40mSAN-ATH
6/19Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
33h 52mATH-SAN
$992
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
24h 10mSAN-ATH
7/11Thu
multi-stopDelta
22h 05mATH-SAN
$1,005
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
24h 10mSAN-ATH
6/26Wed
multi-stopDelta
21h 07mATH-SAN
$1,006
6/16Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
26h 00mSAN-ATH
6/28Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
32h 00mATH-SAN
$1,460
6/15Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 33mSAN-ATH
6/25Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 26mATH-SAN
$1,463
6/14Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 15mSAN-ATH
6/30Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 15mATH-SAN
$6,154

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